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Bangladesh Bank Financial Inclusion Department additional director Abeda Rahim, among others, attends Eastern Bank’s seminar on financial literacy recently at North South University. | Press release photo

Eastern Bank recently organised an exclusive seminar on financial literacy titled ‘EBL Campus Connect: Inspiring New Generation in Banking’ at North South University, said a press release.

The event aimed at inspiring and empowering university students with practical insights into modern banking and financial literacy.


More than 300 students from different departments of North South University participated in the session.

Speakers from both EBL and the Bangladesh Bank emphasised the importance of financial awareness among youth and how structured financial planning can empower students to take control of their future.

EBL made an audio-visual presentation showcasing the bank’s corporate overview and student banking segment.

The seminar was attended by Bangladesh Bank Financial Inclusion Department additional director Abeda Rahim, NSU professor and dean AKM Waresul Karim, assistant professor and chair — Department of Accounting and Finance, School of Business and Economics FJ Mohaimen, EBL DMD and retail and SME banking head M Khorshed Anowar and liability and wealth management head Sarmin Atik.

EBL representatives highlighted several youth-centric banking solutions, including Campus Account, Student File, and Edu Savings Plan, designed to support students’ financial goals both locally and abroad.